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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5...slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5...slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 ...
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... slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel) (H61M-A only) ASMedia® ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with HD audio module in the front panel to www...
... slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel) (H61M-A only) ASMedia® ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with HD audio module in the front panel to www...
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AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks...
AI Suite II - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A...jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power ...
... up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A...jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power ...
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... tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M Series 1-21 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 7 6 2. Line Out...
... tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M Series 1-21 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 7 6 2. Line Out...
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... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). 7. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for any DVI-D compatible...
... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). 7. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for any DVI-D compatible...
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... system chassis. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan ...
... system chassis. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan ...
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... from the Internet a. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup...contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to the USB port. 2. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started From the FTP site, select ...
... from the Internet a. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup...contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to the USB port. 2. Always update the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started From the FTP site, select ...
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... file to the USB port. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. To... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 DO NOT shut down...
... file to the USB port. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. To... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 DO NOT shut down...
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...motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk ... Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on...
...motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk ... Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on...
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... enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® XP... Disables this feature allows the hard disk to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. When read/write of commands. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto...
... enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® XP... Disables this feature allows the hard disk to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this function. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. When read/write of commands. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto...
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...the locations of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable the SATA 6Gb/s support of SATA3/4. [Enabled] Enables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of SATA3/4. [Disabled] Disables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 Realtek PXE...allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. USB Single Port Control USB1, 2, 5~10 [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of SATA3/4. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you set the HD Audio ...
...the locations of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable the SATA 6Gb/s support of SATA3/4. [Enabled] Enables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of SATA3/4. [Disabled] Disables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 Realtek PXE...allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. USB Single Port Control USB1, 2, 5~10 [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of SATA3/4. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you set the HD Audio ...
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... the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to normal boot on the next boot after...be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. If you set Fast Boot to normal boot.
... the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to normal boot on the next boot after...be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. If you set Fast Boot to normal boot.
